The minimalist suite marks Tam’s foray into interior design. Located in Tsim Sha Tsui East, the boutique hotel is owned by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

“I graduated from Poly U and when they told me about this hotel, I said, ‘That’s great. This is something that I’d love to give back to my school,’” said Tam. Spanning 861 square feet, the suite channels her signature East-meets-West aesthetic and vivid color palette. Tam described it as “part of the ‘China Chic’ concept,” referencing her coffee-table book published in 2000.

Much of the interior was inspired by Tam’s New York apartment. “It’s very similar: The furniture, the wood, the marble bathroom,” she explains.

Costing HK$20,000 (US$2,580) a night, the suite, one of the hotel’s 262 guestrooms, sits on the 27th floor and enjoys its best view and location.